Nanny Cay Resort Marina

Set around a marina in Tortola, Nanny Cay Resort Marina suits you if you want more than a bed between boat trips, while still keeping the practical side of a diving holiday in view. There is a restaurant, a bar, a café, a pool, a spa and fitness facilities, so the evening does not depend on finding a taxi every time hunger arrives.

The resort also works for families and groups. Connecting rooms can be requested, some rooms accommodate up to four guests, and there is a children's pool alongside the main outdoor pool. It is a straightforward base with enough on site to keep a non-diving companion occupied while you are thinking about the next descent.

You are in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, at Nanny Cay marina, around 4 km from the town centre. The setting is defined by boats and the marina rather than by a remote island hideaway, which makes the resort a useful starting point for getting around Tortola and arranging time on the water.

Parking is available at the resort, and car hire can be arranged. A concierge and excursion assistance are also on hand when the plan extends beyond the marina.

The room choice is mainly about how much space your party needs and which level of accommodation suits the trip. Standard, Superior, Deluxe and Premium categories are available, with quadruple versions for groups of up to four guests. For two couples or a family travelling together, connecting rooms add a useful bit of separation without scattering everyone across the resort.

Every room has a private bathroom, shower, television, air conditioning, refrigerator, hairdryer and toiletries. That covers the basics after a long day outdoors: cold water within reach, a cool room when the Tortola heat has followed you back indoors, and no need to turn unpacking into a technical exercise. Room service is also available when leaving the room feels like one task too many.

The practical details continue with an iron and ironing board, cable television and accessible facilities. The room equipment varies by category, so check the individual room card carefully when choosing between Standard, Superior, Deluxe and Premium. The quadruple categories are the obvious place to start for a family or small group; for a couple, the question is less about sleeping capacity than which category gives you the room setup you actually want.

Dinner has a clear address: Peg Leg's. The menu brings together Mexican cooking, barbecue and seafood, with fajitas, tacos, smoked meats, steaks and seafood all part of the offer. Margaritas and festive music sit alongside the food, so this is the restaurant for an evening that does not end the moment the plates are cleared.

Omar's Cafe and Island Roots Cafe add two more names to the resort's food-and-drink line-up. The property also has a bar, a restaurant and a café, with breakfast available and coffee and tea for guests. Exact meal inclusions depend on the booking arrangement, so check what your chosen stay covers before assuming breakfast is part of the package.

There is a kitchen and microwave on the facilities list, bottled water is available, and room service gives you another option when you want food without changing out of post-dive clothes. The dining area looks towards the marina, bringing the boats back into the evening rather than pretending you have left the water behind.

The outdoor pool and children's pool give you an easy place to spend a surface interval that has turned into a rest day. Pool and beach towels are available, while the sun terrace, garden and outdoor areas offer room to sit with a book, dry off or simply stop making plans for a while.

For a slower recovery session, 5 Elementz Spa offers massages, facials, body treatments, waxing, acupuncture and yoga. Spa outcalls are available anywhere in Tortola, which is useful when even walking to treatment feels unnecessarily ambitious. The resort also has fitness equipment and yoga for anyone who prefers movement to a full afternoon in a lounger.

A library and picnic area add quieter options, and excursion assistance can help arrange time away from the resort. Families have the children's pool and baby cots, while accessible facilities and a lift make the property easier to navigate for guests with reduced mobility.

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the resort, with parking, luggage storage, laundry and concierge services adding the sort of practical support that matters more once your bags contain wet kit and clothes that have seen too much sun.

The resort has a reception desk, an ATM, excursion assistance and a business centre with a conference room. Air conditioning is available throughout the accommodation, and the property has lifts and accessible facilities. Smoking areas are available.

Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability. A rollaway bed can also be arranged for an additional charge, so confirm the sleeping arrangement before booking if four adults or a family are sharing. The property can arrange car hire, which is worth considering if you want to explore beyond Nanny Cay and Tortola's town centre.

No environmental certification or specific sustainability programme is recorded for Nanny Cay Resort Marina. The practical focus here is the marina setting, with the resort built around access to the water and the working life of Tortola rather than presented as an eco-retreat.